The Gender and Diversity Center (GDC), located on the far right of Hamilton “Ham” Center, has become a staple for group meetings, movie showings, Wallternatives and study sessions. Filled with books, magazines and movies on gender and diversity related topics, comfy couches and open doors…
After being approached by the New College Foundation about revitalizing the economic state of North Longboat Key, Professor of Sociology David Brain decided to gather a group of students and make it into an Independent Study Project (ISP). North Longboat Key, dubbed the “Village,” has…
Rigorous academic schedules and social lives are sometimes difficult enough to simultaneously maintain by themselves. Many students, however, have to add one more element to their juggling act: off-campus employment. Third-year Emily Ryan has worked the concession stand at the downtown Regal Hollywood Theater since…
Readers of this publication will know that the Catalyst reviewed the new iPad, released by Apple on Mar. 16, in somewhat less than glowing terms after viewing Apple's keynote presentation on the device. After our write-up, which admittedly was done without the ability of getting…
Skylar Ead/Catalyst The Invisible Children road crew travels across the US to show their documentaries. On the morning of Mar. 5, 2012, a 30-minute video was posted online about a man, his son, and a Ugandan rebel leader. The video, self-proclaimed as a viewing “experiment”…
all photos Cassandra Corrado/Catalyst New College Professor of Anthropology Uzi Baram teamed up with Time Sifters Archaeology Society to host the Archaeology Fest on Mar. 17. The event was spread out from the Anthropology Lab to the front of Cook Hall, where several organizations set…
Taylor Meredith/Catalyst The nearby Shell station frequented by Novocollegians. Just a stone’s throw away, the Shell gas station on the corner of N. Tamiami Trail and General Spaatz Blvd. is virtually a part of the New College campus. Like a grungy walk-in vending machine, the…
photo courtesy of Florida College Access Network Thesis student Kathleen McQueeny (left) and second-year Anthony Serifsoy (right) present to other delegates of the 2012 Florida Student Education Policy Conference. New College loses a considerable amount of students before their graduation year for numerous reasons. First-year…
The need for parking meters in the downtown Sarasota area was eliminated recently when city commissioners knocked down the practice in a three-to-two vote. Shop owners, who have been opposed to the implementation of paid parking for the past year, have decided to band together…
While the thought of the student body knowing one’s intimate secrets may be intimidating to some, for others, it has become what has turned out to be a widespread event. Post-Secret, a Resident Advisor (RA) event, began soliciting for anonymous submissions to be placed in…
